Vegetarian Classic Borscht Soup

Warm your soul with this vibrant and hearty Vegetarian Classic Borscht Soup, a plant-based twist on the cherished Eastern European staple. Packed with earthy beets, tender potatoes, sweet carrots, and crisp cabbage, this nutritious soup gets its distinctive flavor from a perfectly balanced blend of garlic, tomato paste, and a hint of white vinegar. Simmered to perfection in a rich vegetable broth and finished with fragrant fresh dill, this borscht delights with its deep crimson hue and bold, tangy depth. Ready in just over an hour, it's a comforting, wholesome dish perfect for cozy family dinners or make-ahead meals. Serve it piping hot with a dollop of sour cream for an optional creamy touch, and enjoy a timeless classic that's as beautiful as it is delicious.

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:80 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 medium beets
• 2 large carrots
• 3 medium potatoes
• 1 large onion
• 0.5 medium head cabbage
• 3 cloves garlic
• 8 cups vegetable broth
• 3 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons white vinegar
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 pieces bay leaf
• 2 tablespoons fresh dill
• 0 to taste (optional for serving) sour cream

Directions

Step 1

Peel and grate the beets. Set aside.

Step 2

Peel and dice the carrots and potatoes into small cubes.

Step 3

Chop the onion finely and shred the cabbage thinly.

Step 4

In a large pot, add the vegetable broth and bring to a boil.

Step 5

Add the grated beets, diced carrots, and potatoes to the broth.

Step 6

Reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes.

Step 7

In a skillet over medium heat, add a splash of oil and sauté the chopped onion until translucent.

Step 8

Add the garlic cloves, minced, and cook for another minute.

Step 9

Stir in the tomato paste with the onions and garlic, cook for 2 minutes.

Step 10

Transfer the onion mixture to the pot with the simmering vegetables.

Step 11

Add the shredded cabbage, bay leaves, vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper to the pot.

Step 12

Continue to simmer the soup for an additional 30-40 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.

Step 13

Remove the bay leaves and adjust seasoning to taste.

Step 14

Stir in the fresh dill before serving.

Step 15

Serve hot, with a dollop of sour cream on top if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3536.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1804.3

Total Fat 25.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.1g
Cholesterol 15mg	0%
Sodium 7761.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 352.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 61.3g	0%
Total Sugars 103.0g
Protein 65.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 693.4mg	0%
Iron 22.7mg	0%
Potassium 9517.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 11.9%

Protein: 13.7%

Carbs: 74.3%